FAQ

We see clients in person at two offices and by telehealth.

Our Lincoln, Nebraska office is at 650 J Street, Suite 15, in downtown Lincoln, easy to reach from surrounding neighborhoods and major roadways. Street parking and nearby public parking are available.

Our Phoenix, Arizona office is at 2601 N. 3rd Street, Suite 108, in the Windsor Court Offices near downtown Phoenix, with access from Interstate 10, State Route 51, and major city streets. You can reach it by car or public transportation.

If you need help finding either office or want directions before your appointment, contact us and we'll be glad to help.

Getting started is simple. Call or text us at (402) 824-2600 in Nebraska or (602) 830-8814 in Arizona, email us at drut@tppsychotherapy.com, or fill out the contact form on our website.

We'll talk through what brings you in, answer your questions, and set up a first appointment.

It's a short conversation, usually ten to fifteen minutes, where we talk about what's bringing you to therapy. We'll answer your questions, and together we'll get a sense of whether we're the right fit to work with you. There's no pressure.

Most individual sessions run fifty to sixty minutes. Couples and family sessions sometimes run longer, depending on what the people in the room need.

We work with children ages three and up, adolescents, adults, and older adults. We see men, women, couples, and individuals from a wide range of cultural, racial, ethnic, LGBTQ, and religious backgrounds.

If you're wondering whether therapy is a good fit for a specific age or situation, reach out and we'll talk it through.

Our practice is led by Duol Rut, who holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree, licensure as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and brings more than twenty years in the field. The rest of our therapists have completed graduate-level training in counseling, social work, or related mental health fields. We stay current with ongoing professional development so the care we offer stays grounded in evidence-based practice.

Yes. Our clinicians are licensed and meet the requirements of the state licensing boards where we practice.

The first step is to call your insurance carrier and ask about your mental health coverage. Read your plan carefully and make sure their answers are clear to you.

Helpful questions to ask: What are my mental health benefits? What is the coverage amount per session? How many sessions does my plan cover? How much does my plan pay for an out-of-network provider? Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Confidentiality is one of the most important parts of our work together. Good therapy depends on trust, and most of what we discuss isn't talked about anywhere outside our offices.

You'll receive a written copy of our confidentiality agreement, and you can expect that what you share in session stays between us. This is called Informed Consent.

If you ever want us to share information or give an update to someone on your care team, such as your physician or attorney, we can do that, but only after you give us written permission.

State law and professional ethics require us to keep that confidentiality except in a few specific situations. We're required to report suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, or elders to the proper authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement. We're also required to act if we have reason to believe you're in serious danger of harming yourself or have threatened to harm someone else.

Online sessions happen over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Once your appointment is set, you'll receive a link to join from the comfort and privacy of your own space. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone.

Therapy gives you support, problem-solving skills, and better ways to cope with things like depression, anxiety, relationship strain, unresolved childhood experiences, grief, and stress. Many people find it helps with personal growth, family concerns, and the ordinary hassles of daily life too.

Sometimes a fresh perspective on a hard problem is enough to point you toward a solution. How much you get out of therapy depends on how fully you use the process and put what you learn into practice. Over time, that often looks like understanding yourself more clearly, improving your relationships, finding resolution to what brought you in, and developing healthier ways to handle stress and difficult emotions.

Everyone runs into hard seasons. You've come through plenty of difficulties on your own, and there's nothing wrong with reaching for extra support when you want it.

Therapy is for people with enough self-awareness to know a helping hand would make a difference, and that's something to respect. By reaching out, you're taking responsibility and making a real commitment to change. The work gives you lasting tools to recognize your triggers, redirect old patterns, and meet whatever comes next.

Because every person brings different concerns and goals, therapy looks a little different for everyone. In general, you can expect to talk about what's happening in your life right now, the parts of your history that connect to it, and what you've noticed since our last session.

Some work is short-term and focused on a specific issue. Some is longer-term, for deeper patterns or personal growth. Either way, most people meet with us on a regular schedule, usually weekly.

You'll get more out of therapy when you take an active part in it. The real purpose is to carry what you learn in session back into your life, so at times we might suggest something to try between sessions, such as reading, journaling, or noticing a particular pattern.

The pain that comes with mental and emotional struggles is rarely solved by medication alone. Rather than treating only the symptom, therapy works with the cause of your distress and the patterns that slow your progress.

For some people the right path is therapy on its own, and for others it's a combination of therapy and medication. Working alongside your medical doctor, you can decide together what fits you best.

Absolutely. Therapy can involve hard conversations, so your chair shouldn't be one of them.

Only if you really want to, and even then we might ask why. Most people sit in a comfortable chair and we talk face to face.

If you think tears might show up, it wouldn't hurt. That said, there's no expectation that you cry in therapy. Some people do, some don't, and both are completely normal.

Yes. Therapy is a professional relationship, but your questions about us are welcome. We'll always consider whether answering would serve your goals in our work together.

Both. One of the gentler lessons of therapy is that the healthiest answer is sometimes refusing a false choice.